🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karad Toor Dal Upma

Name: Karad Toor Dal Upma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Karad cooking — Karad Toor Dal Upma brings a fisherman's touch with a classic upma finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.
2
Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.
3
Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.
4
Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.
5
Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.
6
Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: South Indian Style Toor Dal · on YouTube